The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the NDPP Parliamentary Party in its joint meeting held on the 12th of June 2024 at Kohima, adopts and passes the following resolutions:
1) The House congratulates the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for its comprehensive victory at the recently concluded Lok Sabha election and for having successfully formed the Government for the third consecutive time. The House wishes the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the NDA all the very best as they steer the Nation for the next five years.
2) The House also makes a strong appeal to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the NDA government that the interest of the weaker sections, minorities as well as all religions must and should be protected to ensure secularism and equality for all under the Constitution of India.
3) The House puts on record its respect for the mandate of the people of Nagaland in the Lok Sabha elections. This has been a humbling experience and the House accepts this mandate in all humility, while at the same time congratulates Mr. S. Supongmeren Jamir, the new Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and exudes hope that he will carry forward the voice of the Nagas in the House of the people without malice or favor.
4) The House further resolves that the recent mandate of the people will motivate the Party and the Legislators to introspect, take corrective measures and continue to pursue our Party constitution, commitments and manifesto towards serving the people of the State. The House unanimously agrees that success or failure is a collective responsibility and take this mandate as a collective responsibility of the party and Legislators.
5) The House congratulates the Election Commission of India, State Election Commission, the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police and the entire State machinery, all central Paramilitary forces and the people of Nagaland for having once again conducted a successful and peaceful election.
6) The House unanimously resolved to reiterate and reaffirm its support and confidence upon the leaderships of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr. Neiphiu Rio and Party President, Mr. Chingwang Konyak in our collective endeavor to serve the citizens of the State.
7) The House welcomes the decision of the State Government in forming the Political Affairs Committee at the Government level and the Political Consultative Committee at the level of the political parties. The House reaffirms its sincerity towards the early resolution of the Indo-Naga Political issue and reiterates its stand as committed in the Party Manifesto, to facilitate the ongoing political negotiations and pave the way for a political settlement that is inclusive and acceptable to the people.
8) The House assures the people of Nagaland that despite whatever the outcome has been, the NDPP will continue to stand committed and work for the welfare of the people as enshrined in our manifesto and constitution. The House further calls upon the people of the State to once again come forward in supporting the efforts of the Government by participating and ensuring the successful conduct of the elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
“Facta non verba”
(CHINGWANG KONYAK)
President